Riya Gurung
Ashfield,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Educator with 8 months of hands-on experience as an educator at Goodstart Early Learning Centre. Committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their development through play-based and inquiry-based learning. Seeking for an Early Childhood Teacher position where I can apply my practical experience, leadership skills, and passion for early childhood education to create a positive impact on children's learning and development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
2024.01 - Current
- Support the daily routines and activities of children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes developmental milestones
- Plan and implement age-appropriate learning activities, aligning with the Early Years learning Framework (EYLF), that promote cognitive, emotional, social, Language and physical development
- Communicating effectively with parents or caregivers, providing daily updated on children’s progress and collaborating with them to support each child's learning journey
- Documenting children's progress through observations and assessments, tailoring activities to meet individual developmental needs
- Fostering a safe and inclusive environment, encouraging positive behaviours and respect among peers
- Participating in professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest early childhood education practices.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Accounting -
Holmes institute
Sydney, NSWGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING (BIRTH-5) -
Excelsia college
Macquarie Park, NSWSkills
- Proficient in designing and implementing engaging, play-based learning experiences.
- Strong understanding of developmental milestones and early childhood education frameworks.
- Effective in creating a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Skilled in building strong relationships with families to support children's development.
- Experienced in observing, assessing, and documenting children's progress.
- Able to work effectively within a team, contributing to a cohesive and supportive work environment.
- Reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Safety Practices
Certification
- First Aid
- Police Check
- NDIS
- WWCC
Practicums
Early Childhood Teacher Practicum 1, Mini MATERMINDS, G01/2 Chapel st, Rockdale, NSW, 2216 (03/10/2023-11/30/2023)
- Applied theoretical knowledge in real life scenarios such as documentation and the planning cycle, focusing on creating and implementing age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Practiced various child observation methods and planned lesson plans linking to the observation, aligning with EYLF’s learning outcomes, principles and practices.
- Enhanced understanding of the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment for children.
- Strengthened ability to work collaboratively with supervising teacher and other educators to plan and implement play-based learning activities. Gained experience in creating inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.
- Engaged with diverse groups of children, gaining valuable experience in adapting to different learning styles and needs.
Early Childhood Teacher Practicum 2, GOODSTART EARLY LEARNING, 102 Chapel st, Marrickville, NSW, 2204 (05/27/2024- 07/05/2024)
- Further developed expertise in the planning cycle, its implementation and critical reflection.
- Developed leadership skills.
- Enhanced the communication skills with families, emphasizing the importance of building strong, respectful relationships.
- Engaged in critical reflection and implemented inclusive practices to support the diverse needs of children.
- Strengthened abilities in creating and facilitating a child-centred, play-based curriculum that promotes inquiry and exploration.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Educator
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
2024.01 - Current
Bachelor of Professional Accounting -
Holmes institute
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING (BIRTH-5) -
Excelsia college
- First Aid
- Police Check
- NDIS
- WWCC
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